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GAMBLING-NH

CONCORD, N.H. — After years of failing to get casino bills through the New Hampshire House, gambling supporters are optimistic the dice is rolling their way with Democrat Maggie Hassan's election as governor. Hassan supports one well-regulated, high-end casino that is selected by a competitive bid. The man she is succeeding, Democratic Gov. John Lynch, squelched efforts to bring a casino to New Hampshire during his eight years in office by questioning whether it would negatively affect quality of life. By Norma Love.

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VETERANS PARADE-TRAIN CRASH

MIDLAND, Texas — A harrowing train crash in West Texas that killed four war veterans unfolded in a rapid-fire 20 seconds — from the time the crossing bells and lights activated to the collision. The National Transportation Safety Board released a detailed timeline Saturday, pieced together from video images on the train, a sheriff's car and the train's equivalent of a black box. By Juan Carlos Llorca.

— MOTORCYCLE FATALITY — Police are investigating a motorcycle crash in Maine that killed a New Hampshire man.

— APARTMENT HOUSE FIRE — Officials are investigating a fire that burned a three-story apartment house in Nashua, leaving 24 people without a home.

— HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER — Police in Vermont are seeking the public's help in identifying a driver who struck a man while putting gas in his car on the side of the road and then taking off without stopping.

— LACONIA STABBING — Laconia police say a 26-year-old New Hampshire woman was hospitalized and a 31-year-old man is in jail following a violent domestic fight.

— HUNTER SHOT — A New Hampshire hunter escaped serious injury when buckshot fired by another hunter struck his backpack.

— APPRENTICE HUNTING LICENSES — Firearms deer hunting season is under way and New Hampshire officials are offering would-be hunters the chance to try out the sport without having to pass a hunter safety program.